Andrej Babis, a bombastic populist, survived a no-confidence vote after his eldest son claimed to have been abducted to silence his testimony in a fraud case.
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Hillary Clinton Says Europe Must ‘Get a Handle’ on Migration to Thwart Populism
Mrs. Clinton, in an interview with The Guardian, argued that migration policies contributed to the rise in right-wing populism in Europe.
In Bosnia, Entrenched Ethnic Divisions Are a Warning to the World
Long after a vicious civil war, persistent ethnic and nationalist fissures are paralyzing the country. “We have moved backwards, not forward,” says a Muslim firefighter.
Former Macedonian Leader Seeks Asylum in Hungary to Avoid Prison
The flight of Nikola Gruevski stoked outrage and threw up another challenge to the European Union.
Poland’s Leaders March With Far-Right Groups on Independence Day
The president said the 100th anniversary of Polish independence was “for everyone.” The march included the far right and omitted opposition leaders.
Remembering the End of World War I, in Photos
World leaders and ordinary citizens alike commemorated the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. Here are the best images of the day.
Can Europe’s Liberal Order Survive as the Memory of War Fades?
As leaders commemorate the end of World War I, some of the same forces that threatened democracy and peace 100 years ago are resurgent today.
News Analysis: Macron Hopes WWI Ceremonies Warn of Nationalism’s Dangers. Is Anyone Listening?
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, hoped his carefully orchestrated centennial of the Armistice would bolster his vision for “more Europe.” But it may underscore his increasing isolation.
In Bipartisan Pleas, Experts Urge Trump to Save Nuclear Treaty With Russia
Mr. Trump has said the United States will quit the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty signed with Russia in 1987. Each accuses the other of violations.